Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government contains a commitment to the creation of jobs nationwide. I must acknowledge the changes which the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Heather Humphreys has introduced at the IDA resulting in a new focus by that agency on the Border region. As the Taoiseach is aware, I have pointed out on numerous occasions in the House that the north west is the worst performing region in terms of jobs growth. Can we expect this new focus at the IDA to continue and can we expect more job announcements in the north west in the future?

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